Description
Mississippi steak bites deliver mouthwatering Southern comfort in a simple slow cooker method. Tender beef chunks bathed in rich, tangy sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sirloin or chuck steak (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 6 – 8 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pepperoncini juice
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, sliced
Instructions
- Gently nestle the steak bites into the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Generously dust the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix across the meat, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Scatter the tangy pepperoncini peppers over the seasoned steak, then drizzle the zesty pepperoncini juice throughout the cooker.
- Strategically place butter slices on top of the meat, allowing them to melt and infuse rich flavor during cooking.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature: for a low and slow approach, cook for 6-8 hours, or for a quicker method, use high heat for 3-4 hours until the meat becomes incredibly tender and easily pulls apart.
- Once cooking is complete, transfer the succulent steak bites to a serving platter, pairing them with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or a vibrant medley of roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Tenderize tough cuts of steak by choosing chuck or round steak, which become incredibly soft during slow cooking.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium ranch and au jus mixes, or create homemade seasoning blends to control salt content.
- For a keto-friendly version, serve over cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles instead of traditional carbohydrate sides.
- Enhance flavor by searing steak bites quickly in a hot skillet before adding to slow cooker for deeper caramelization and richer taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 414 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg